The Italian builder Austin Parker has launched a range of catamarans called Unica, along with a range of navettas called Iconica.
Each collection will have three models. For the Unica collection, there will be a 58, 68 and 78. In the Iconica collection, there will be a 77, 88 and 100.
At the recent Cannes Yachting Festival in France, the company unveiled the design for the Iconica 100, and had the Unica 58 in the water (its design was unveiled for the public last year). The company noted an A-shaped line on the hardtop support for all its boats as a signature feature going forward.
The introduction of the Unica and Iconica ranges follows the 2023 acquisition of Austin Parker by Baris Nalcaci, a Turkish entrepreneur active in various industrial sectors, including the production of composite products for the aeronautical sector. One of his goals is to help Austin Parker “make a significant leap in quality,” according to the company.
On the Unica series, there’s a full-beam master stateroom and large windows, with the idea of onboard comfort as well as a blending of the indoors and outdoors. The Iconica series also has large windows, as well as a two-level entrance aft and an owner’s stateroom with a private terrace.
Solar panels and sustainable materials are incorporated to reduce the yachts’ ecological footprints.
Austin Parker worked with Pininfarina and De Simoni Yacht Design on the concepts.
“We focused on identifying and addressing the missing features in the current market, ensuring our new products stand out by providing unmatched comfort and performance,” Daniele Mazzon, head of nautical design at Pininfarina, stated in a press release. “Our latest product range is designed to offer all the comforts of a private villa, without sacrificing the essential seakeeping capabilities that our customers expect.”
What does designer Fulvio De Simoni say about the new models from Austin Parker? “Designing a new line of boats for a shipyard is a great responsibility, and I thank [shipyard owner Baris] Nalcaci for believing so strongly in our work. We need to anticipate trends, imagine new ways to use onboard spaces, and define a distinctive style that identifies the shipyard. Collaborating and sharing ideas with such an important partner has certainly been stimulating, and I believe that together we are creating projects of great quality.”
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